Skaterdater
Synopsis
The film tells a story with no dialogue. The group of boy skaters are suddenly at a point when one of the boys sees a young girl, and becomes interested in her. This causes a rift with the other boys, who challenges him to a skating duel that goes down a hilly street. The young boy loses. However, he gets the girl, and shortly, a few other girls are seen and become interested in the boys, too. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2010.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Noel Black
- Screenplay & Story
- Noel Black
- Original Score
- Mike Curb, Nick Venet
- Original Title
- Skaterdater
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- Byway Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Noel Black
Noel Black
Mike Curb, Nick Venet
Carroll Ballard, Michael D. Murphy
Marshall Backlar, Noel Black
Department Leadership Roster
Noel Black
Director
Noel Black
Screenplay
Marshall Backlar
Producer
Noel Black
Producer
Michael D. Murphy
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Skaterdater
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What is Skaterdater about?
The film tells a story with no dialogue. The group of boy skaters are suddenly at a point when one of the boys sees a young girl, and becomes interested in her. This causes a rift with the other boys, who challenges him to a skating duel that goes down a hilly street. The young boy loses. However, he gets the girl, and shortly, a few other girls are seen and become interested in the boys, too. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2010.
Who directed Skaterdater?
Skaterdater was directed by Noel Black.
Who stars in Skaterdater?
The principal cast of Skaterdater includes Michael Mel, Melissa Mallory, Gregg Carroll, Gary Hill, Bill McKaig.
When was Skaterdater released and how long is it?
Skaterdater was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Skaterdater?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Skaterdater was composed by Mike Curb, Nick Venet.